The 3 Black Cats Café and Cakery in Brooklyn is certainly one-of-a-kind.

The café, which opened in Brownsville Saturday, will include a place for entrepreneurs in the neighborhood to receive business training and mentorship. The Dream Big Innovation Center, attached to the eatery, will feature a co-working space, desks, a conference room and open space in the basement for events. "We were looking to invest in Brownsville because everywhere else has already gentrified," said Pernell Brice, 42, the executive director of Dream Big.

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"It's great to have the entrepreneurial center paired with the café because when you're an entrepreneur you need that coffee, you need that boost, you need your Wi-Fi," said Black Cat owner Diana Jiminez.

The cafe will also feature an innovation center with co-working space, desks, conference rooms and open space. (The Dream Big Foundation via Facebook)

Lennie Carter, 36, founder of +1 Health, is using the center as headquarters. "I wanted to come to a space so I can meet community members and learn from them," he said.